The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) employs more than 400 staff. Our environment is dynamic and customer-focused. We support a range of programs across the state in conjunction with multiple agencies, organizations, committees and programs, all with a common goal of bettering the education and opportunities for our state’s children. Learn more about What We Do.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes traditional benefits like medical and retirement, as well as non-traditional benefits like flexible spending accounts, dependent care assistance, and deferred compensation.

Jobs in K-12
Washington has 9 Educational Service Districts and 295 school districts. OSPI is not involved in the hiring of ESD and school district employees, but we're happy to provide you with links for more information about K-12 job opportunities in our state and nationwide.

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 725-6270 or 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.

OSPI is centrally located in downtown Olympia in the Old Capitol Building. Part of the Olympia/Tumwater/Lacey tri-city area, Olympia is a community rich in history, culture and natural beauty, blending a thriving city home to the state capital with a friendly, small-town atmosphere.